Are there bears in hot springs?
Are there bears in hot springs? Hot Springs National Park, nestled in the heart of the Ouachita Mountains is home to a diverse range of mammalian inhabitants, which range from tiny chipmunks to 400lb black bears.
What is the biggest threat to Hot Springs National Park?
These areas are subject to air pollution, exotic plant and animal species, and trash dumping. The park is an island of green in the developed downtown area. Resource inventories are currently underway to better prepare for the protection of the park's natural resources.